Creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and rich cheeses baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect party appetizer.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
02 - 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - If using fresh spinach, sauté in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Allow to cool, then squeeze out excess moisture and chop finely.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until evenly distributed.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is bubbly and golden brown on top.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips, bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
